Dedicated to All Better

Whether treating a toddler in an emergency or supporting a teen through chemotherapy treatments, we are dedicated to the care of each patient. It’s through teamwork at every level of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and with you, the family, that we are able to achieve excellence in pediatric care.

To make kids better today and healthier tomorrow

With a proven track record of providing world-class care to patients in more than 30 pediatric specialties, we are a model for other pediatric hospitals. Infants, teens and young adults belong in a children’s hospital where they can get specialized treatment from caregivers who know the important differences between children and adults.

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Seeking answers to challenging medical conditions

Research is a cornerstone of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta mission to enhance the lives of children. In conjunction with Emory University School of Medicine, Georgia Tech and Morehouse, Children’s seeks answers to the most challenging childhood medical conditions through teaching and research.

Getting Kids on a Healthy Track—Simplified

We all want happy, healthy kids. But as a busy parent, helping your kids eat well and stay active can be a challenge.

At Strong4Life, created by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, our doctors, nutritionists and wellness experts create fun, easy ways to help your kids eat, move and live healthier. From picky eaters to passionate gamers, we have a slew of simple tips by experts who understand, because we’re parents, too.

Make a difference in children’s lives

As a not-for-profit organization, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta relies on the generous financial and volunteer support of our community. Your donations directly impact the lives of each family served by Children’s and support many initiatives such as clinical excellence, research, teaching, wellness and charity care.

Your Child's Hand

The hand is made up of a number of different bones, muscles and ligaments. These allow for a large amount of movement and skill with your child's hands. There are three major types of bones in the hand, including:

Phalanges: These are the 14 bones found in the fingers of each hand and in the toes of each foot. Each finger has three phalanges (distal, middle and proximal). The thumb has only two phalanges.

Metacarpal bones: These are the five bones that make up the middle part of the hand.

Carpal bones: These are the eight bones that form the wrist. The carpal bones are connected to two bones of the arm, the ulnar bone and the radius bone.

Many muscles, ligaments, tendons nerves and blood vessels are found in the hand. The muscles can contract and relax, allowing movement of the bones in the hand. The ligaments are fibrous tissues that help bind together the joints in the hand.

A variety of conditions can lead to pain or poor function of the hand and upper extremities. These include:

Conditions & Treatments

The Children's Hand and Upper Extremity Program strives to ensure our patients receive quality care. Our pediatric- trained staff understands that early recognition of hand and upper extremity conditions can prevent future discomfort. This can help us achieve better outcomes for your child's treatment of conditions such as: